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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,207.35, 6,304.08 and 2,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,207.35, 6,304.08 and 2,558.91 is: 3,834.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,207.35 : 6,304.08 = 2,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,207.35/6,304.08 = 2,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,207.35x = 6,304.08 × 2,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,207.35x = 16,131,573.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,131,573.35/4,207.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,834.14

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